What’s up everyone!

Now if you have travelled or want to travel the East Coast of Australia, I’m sure you have heard about Fraser Island. Known in History as to where Captian Cook went to shore and killed lots of natives. So let’s get into this!

So the boys and I booked our trip through Monni Travels with Nomads hostel in Noosa trip. Reasons we chose this tour as it gave us transfers from Noosa, we were staying in a big teepee over small tents in pairs like most other tours. We got to drive all the time, had a bar, pool, and was highly recommended by Monni and other backpackers.

So on the route from the hostel in a coach we had a quick pit stop. Funnily enough, it was next to Australias largest cactus. Think it was around 70 odd feet but don’t quote me on that. It was a biggun. Back on route to pick up the 4x4’s. Shout out to car 4 peeps! Each car had a walkie talkie, to you can get instructions from our tour leader, Charge. Amazing tour group leader, laid back, informative and if just up for letting you have the best experience.

From there we got on the ferry over to the island and drove to the Nomads sight.

The hostel area itself as I said before has a bar, with a table area around the back which is where you eat your meals. a swimming pool in front of the bar. Then you either say when booking if you want teepee or dorm rooms. situated neck to each other, with a shower block to the side. Tbh the showers were pretty good. The major downside of nomads is due to the bar and the bottle shop technically you aren't supposed to bring your own alcohol. But just be prepared for it to be confiscated, but they were okay about it in tents and the rooms a year ago. Bottle shop had mad prices but if you wanna drink and you didn’t bring your own, you’re gonna pay it. Was something like 80 Bucks for a creat of Great Northern.

It was my turn to drive as we went to Lake Mckenzie. It’s a lot of fun driving on sand. having to try and keep in the tracks of the car in front. and then driving over rocks and hills through the jungle to get to the lake. Now I don’t know what you think of when I hear a lake. But Lake Mckenzie was next level. White silica sand, blue freshwater that you can even see-through when you open your eyes underwater, as there is no salt. We chilled at the lake for a while, playing ball games with the group and just general swimming and messing around.

When it came to the evening we thought a good way to get everyone together would be to throw a party in the teepees. The beers flowing, music coming out of the speaker, everyone shamelessly singing Avril Lavigne bangers from the ’90s. Check out the singing in the video below.

The weather conditions were quite bad on this day. The tide was in covering the beach most of the time as the waves came in. So being told to go against what we were told at the start which was to have distance between the cars. speeding along in the hope we don’t get stuck or stranded we all sped down the beach. It was inevitable something was gonna happen. Poor Lynn was driving. the lead car broke, followed by the next and the next slowly a delay between each and then bam our car hit car 3. I mean it wasn’t the end of the world. I think we have to bay like 100 dollars or something as it was only a slightly dented bumper. Was worth it so shut car 3 up on the radio.

One of the most historic points of Fraser island we checked out was Indian heads. a cliff in which sadly loads of Abirigoals lost their lives. Charge our tour guide was amazing with relaying the history that had happened there. If you are into history I would look it up for a good read. The weather was poor while we were up there but apparently, when its sunny and clear and the water is calm you can see sharks in the waters below, scary right?

On route to Eli creek, we stopped off at a cafe food stop. I want to say it had victoria in the name but don’t hold me to that. Served good food there, Afew got a seafood basket. I kept it simple with chips. The bonus of this stop was you could buy Goon (Boxed Wine) for only 20 bucks which were way cheaper than the bottle shop on the grounds. Just don’t make it obvious you’re taking it in. Eli Creek is awesome. Freshwater which flows along. There is a decked walk along the creek to the start. We got set the challenge to try and float the whole way unaided. I would say a tip. Nomads doesn’t off inflatables so I would take one if you have one spare on the trip for Eli Creek. we spent some time chilling by the creek, playing ball games, and having a cheeky cup of goon. Obvs the drivers couldn’t.

Another spot we checked out was the shipwreck. A fair-sized ship which is all rusted and along the shore of the beach. A picture spot for most. Just make sure there isn’t someone who has decided to park there 4x4 next to the ship.

Our final stop was a walk to the sand dunes and Lake Wabbi. Warning there are fish in the lake if you don’t like getting a harmless nip now and again. It is known to have those little fish that eat the dead skin off your feet like in the spas. The dune along the start of the lake is quite steep so be careful. A friend and I decided to run down it and basically belly-flopped in the lake. Again it’s a nice spot to chill, catch some sun and have a catch amoungst the group.

Heading back off the island you drive the 4x4’s back across the ferry. There was a massive Queue so we ended up all getting out our cars, playing football. Even a few dingos came to check out what was going on. Once back at the 4x4 station. we got back into our coach to Noosa which most of us ended up sleeping. Once back at Nomad’s we had a welcome back party. with pub quiz in which we one drinks vouchers. ended up partying till the early hours till we had to say goodbye and get some sleep before our next stop. Sky Diving at Rainbow Beach over Fraser Island.